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Vin Diesel announced that 'Fast X: Part 2' will feature the return of Paul Walker's character Brian O'Conner, with the franchise aiming to bring back familiar faces and focus on a heartfelt finale, possibly using CGI to resurrect Walker's character after his death in 2013.
Fans of "Fast X" are sharing clips of Jason Momoa's hilarious and campy performance as villain Dante Reyes, which has gone viral since the movie's digital release on premium video on demand last week. Momoa steals almost every scene he's in, and fans have compared his character to numerous other fictional characters. Both critics and fans agree that he was one of the best parts of the movie.
This week's notable releases for streaming and VOD include the highly anticipated Avatar sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, available on Disney Plus and Max, as well as Living on Netflix, a modern adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru starring Bill Nighy. Other releases include Fast X, the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise, Flamin' Hot on Hulu and Disney Plus, and Master Gardener, a crime thriller-drama starring Joel Edgerton and Sigourney Weaver available on VOD.
Sony's animated superhero sequel "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" spins a $120.5M domestic weekend and $208.6M global launch, surpassing its predecessor's opening weekend by three times. Disney's "The Little Mermaid" falls to second place with a steep -58% drop in its second weekend. "The Boogeyman" scares up a $12.3M debut in third place. "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" declines -51% to $10.2M in its fifth frame, while "Fast X" falls a further -60% to $9.2M in its third frame. "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" falls out of the top 100 in its ninth weekend, with a domestic total of $566.2M and global total of $1.30B.
Disney's "The Little Mermaid" dominated the Memorial Day weekend box office, earning $95.4 million over the three-day weekend and an estimated $117.5 million including Monday. "Fast X" fell to second place with $23 million, while "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3" crossed the $300 million mark in its fourth weekend. "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" dropped to fourth place with $6.3 million. No other movie made more than $6 million over the four-day weekend.
Fast X continues to dominate the Chinese box office, with a cumulative total of $110 million after 12 days. The disappointing opening weekend for Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid, which earned only $2.5 million, has raised questions about Chinese audiences' willingness to watch films with prominent Black characters. The Global Times accused Disney of "lazy and irresponsible storytelling strategy" and "political correctness" for casting a Black actor in the lead role. The weekend box office aggregate in China slipped back to $42.2 million, the lowest figure in a month.
Charlize Theron posted a pantsless photo on Instagram to promote the Fast X movie and the cast merchandise collection, which benefits her Africa Outreach Project. The 47-year-old actress showed off her toned legs and revealed her fitness routine includes Pilates, power yoga, and indoor cycling. She also drinks green juice and eats plant-based raw foods, but admits to enjoying hot sauce. Fans cheered her on in the comments, with one calling her a "goddess."
Charlize Theron posted a pantsless snap on Instagram to celebrate the Fast X movie, showing off her toned legs. The 47-year-old actress is looking super strong thanks to her dedication to Pilates, power yoga, and indoor cycling. Charlize also revealed that she drinks green juice and focuses on plant-based raw foods, but is also into hot sauce. The merchandise collection she's wearing in the photo is available now at fastxstore.com, with proceeds benefiting the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project.
Fast X includes a cameo from Pete Davidson as a black market dealer named Bowie, which has received a tepid response from fans. The movie is full of celebrity appearances, including Rita Moreno, Gal Gadot, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Davidson also appears in Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Sung Kang had positive things to say about working with Davidson, and the Fast franchise is known for bringing in big cameos.
Universal's Fast X earns $67.5 million in North America and $318.9 million globally in its debut, making it the No. 2 debut of the year and the No. 3 global opening of the franchise. The film resonated well in China, earning $78.3 million, and received a B+ CinemaScore from the audience in North America. The film features a star-studded cast, including Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, and newcomers Jason Momoa, Brie Larson, and Rita Moreno. Universal's Super Mario Bros. Movie also continues to perform well, ranking as the third biggest animated film of all time with $1.248 billion in worldwide ticket sales.
Director Louis Leterrier discusses creative choices made in "Fast X," including John Cena's character Jakob's death, which was an idea he came up with early on and upset Cena at first. The film also features a cameo from Gal Gadot's character Gisele, who was thought to be dead, raising questions about whether Han knew she was alive. The film ends on a cliffhanger, setting up a sequel slated for 2025.
Louis Leterrier, the director of Fast X, reveals that the decision to kill off Jakob (played by John Cena) in a heroic way was his idea. Leterrier had to convince Cena that it was the right decision for the character and the story. Cena's sacrifice was meant to give the ultimate gift to his brother, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel), to save his son. The director believes that Cena's understanding of the character's arc changed his performance.
Universal's Fast X is expected to earn $65 million in its opening weekend in the US, with a $27 million Friday and $7.5 million from Thursday previews. The film has already earned nearly $70 million internationally, with a running total of $37 million in China alone. Despite taking all of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's PLF and Imax screens, the Marvel film is still expected to earn $32.7 million in its third weekend. Super Mario Bros is expected to earn $9.5 million in its seventh weekend, while Book Club: The Next Chapter is expected to earn $3 million in its second weekend.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson makes a surprise return as Agent Luke Hobbs in the latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, Fast X. Johnson's return marks a ceasefire in his feud with co-star Vin Diesel, which caused the two to not shoot any scenes together in the eighth Fast film. It's unclear whether Diesel and Johnson will film scenes together in the future, but Johnson's return ensures the franchise has something left in the tank before it reaches the end of the road.
Director Louis Leterrier discusses his experience taking over Fast X after Justin Lin's departure, including brokering a peace treaty between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson to bring back Luke Hobbs to the main storyline. Leterrier also talks about shooting new footage for flashbacks and incorporating it into existing Fast Five footage, as well as the controversial scene featuring Jason Momoa's character painting a dead henchman's toenail. Charlize Theron's increased involvement in action scenes was a goal from the start, and Leterrier credits Nathalie Emmanuel for putting in a good word for him to direct the film.